Bernard J Coulombe

Bernard J. Coulombe passed away January 29, 2011 at the age of 81 in Deltona, Florida. He was born to Edwin and Hedwidge Coulombe March 14, 1929 in Fort Kent, Maine. The funeral will be held at Our Lady of the lakes Catholic Church, Maximillian St. in Deltona, Florida on February 2, 2011 at 10am, with father Joseph Roberts officiating. Deltona Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangement. Viewing will be held February 1, 2011 from 3 to 8 PM. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War being honorably discharged in April 1953. Mr. Coulombe worked on road construction in Connecticut at one time being part owner of Hartford Road Builders of Berlin, Connecticut. He was owner, operator of B.J.C. trucking of Vernon, Connecticut for 14 years. He worked for Mosher Dairy Farms of Ellington, Connecticut and several construction companies before moving to Deltona, Florida in 1990. Not wanting to accept retirement he was happiest working as a truck driver. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and several construction companies. His last employment was with Seminole Paving of Sanford, Florida. His most cherished memories were when he drove the bus for the Deland Community and Tourist Club. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dora, a son David and Amie (wife) and two grandchildren, Joshua and Ashlynn. He also leaves Sisters Lillian and Rella of Connecticut and a brother Clarence of Maine, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Rilda and Elise. The family requests in lieu of flowers all donations be made to Vitas Healthcare of Volusia/Flagler counties at 2381 Mason Ave. Suite 100, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117.